Federalism Definition

fĕdər-ə-lĭzəm, fĕdrə-
noun
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
American Heritage
The federal principle of government or organization.
Webster's New World
Support of this principle.
Webster's New World
The principles of the Federalist Party.
Webster's New World
Generally, the allocation of authority and responsibility to the different levels of government in a federal system.
Webster's New World Law

Other Word Forms of Federalism

Noun

Singular:
federalism
Plural:
federalisms

Origin of Federalism

  • From French fédéralisme

    From Wiktionary

Federalism Sentence Examples

  • It is sometimes said that Federalism died because the Republicans took over its principles of nationality.

  • After years of strife, they turned to federalism as a solution.

  • In 1859 he returned to Italy, where he opposed Cavour, and upheld federalism against the policy of a single Italian monarchy.

  • To this reaction Hamilton explicitly appealed in the convention of 1787; and of this reaction various features of the constitution, and Hamiltonian federalism generally, were direct fruits.

  • The government's debate over federalism has become heated.

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Words Starting With

FFEFED

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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Words Starting With F and Ending With M

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